How to stage a unique, memorable Easter celebration
By Tere Siqueira Easter should be a time of renewal and joy.Unfortunately, some people find themselves in a rut at Eastertime because they find themselves observing the holiday the same way every year. But it need not be that way.There are countless ways to make your Easter celebrations special and memorable. Some ideas to help […]
Hispanic Collaborative draws around 100 high schoolers for KC BizFest
By Roberta PardoAround 100 Greater Kansas City area high schoolers participated in the latest KC BizFest, held Feb. 28-March 2 at Johnson County (Kansas) Community College in Overland Park.Organized by the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, plus more than 15 other sponsors, KC BizFest is […]
Childhood providers support Kelly’s budget initiative
By CharaMore than 1,000 early childhood providers and stakeholders across Kansas are endorsing Gov. Laura Kelly’s state budget proposal to invest $56 million in “early childhood services and workforce enhancements,” her office stated in a Feb. 28 press release.The supporters expressed their approval via a letter sent recently to Kansas legislators emphasizing how important high-quality […]
Women’s History Month: Jessica Cabral
Recognized as pillar of faith, communityBy CharaFor Jessica Cabral Maldonado, being recognized by Dos Mundos in March in observance of Women’s History Month, is an honor to be shared.“I would like to thank Dos Mundos for this recognition, for giving women an important part of our community,” Cabral Maldonado said. “Thank you to all the […]
Women’s History Month: Rebeca Amezcua- Hogan
Dedicates life to helping others through work By Angie Baldelomar For Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan, one of the honorees by Dos Mundos for this year’s observance of Women’s History Month, advocating for those who need it has been a big part of her life.Since her time in college, Amezcua-Hogan has volunteered for many advocacy groups and been […]
KCSDV Announces the 21st Annual Advocacy Day and Silent Witness exhibit: Together We Can End the Violence
The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) will host the 21st Annual Advocacy Day and Silent Witness exhibit on March 19, 2024, at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. This year, KCSDV will be utilizing Advocacy Day to thank the Kansas Legislature and Governor Laura Kelly for the continued financial and policy support that […]
Women’s History Month: Lisa Lopez-Galvan
Lopez-Galvan dedicated life to helping communityBy Angie BaldelomarThe late Lisa Lopez-Galvan spent most of her life helping the community she loved.A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Lopez-Galvan was mostly known for her work as DJ Lisa G — a radio disc jockey and one of the hosts of “A Taste of Tejano,” a KKFI-FM (90.1) […]
Women’s History Month: Clara Reyes
Reyes honored for life of achievements, supporting Latin communityBy CharaTo begin its annual commemoration of March as Women’s History Month, Dos Mundos is recognizing someone within the organization: founder Clara Reyes.Reyes, who died Feb. 17 at age 86, is remembered by many inside and outside of Dos Mundos as a fighter. She fought to achieve […]
LULAC recognizes Women’s History Month
By Tere Siqueira To help commemorate March as Women’s History Month, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) recently expressed its appreciation for the women within its ranks via a Facebook post.“We extend gratitude to all the formidable women of LULAC who contribute their strength and leadership to our organization,” the post stated.Headquartered in […]
WyCo launches microtransit, paratransit services
By Chara The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, Transportation Department has launched what it’s calling “an innovative microtransit and paratransit service.”The paratransit service offers a door-to-door option for people who face challenges using traditional transportation because of disabilities, the department stated in a recent press release. The microtransit option is an on-demand shuttle […]